The Travel Bug

21 September 2012

Post Summer In Milan

It is our first time to visit the cultural and historical-rich Milan in August 2008. We briefly stayed with my husband's cousins so budget in accommodation was not an issue. During our 3-days stay in Milan, we were able to see few of the places it is known for. It is also in Milan where we had our very first authentic "gelato" and the flavor - Tiramisu!

Here are some photos of our trip in Milan and brief description of the places.

Piazza del Duomo

This is the main city square of Milan. The Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is situated in this piazza. This is filled with tourists and locals alike during weekend. It is a nice place to just sit and unwind.

The Duomo is the 3rd largest church in Christendom and is located in Piazza del Duomo. This is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente. The Baroque-style church is adorned with more than a hundred spires and visitors and worshippers alike can take the elevator to the roof to view the surroundings of Milan. The main spire of the Duomo showcases the bronze statue of the famous Madonnina.

Few metres away from the Duomo and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is the Castello Sforzesco. According to history, the palace was constructed in 1368 by the Visconti family. It was completely destroyed in the 1400's and was rebuilt by the Lords of Milan who were the House of Sforza.
We arrived quite late and didn't have the chance to go inside the courtyards and the other museums. However, we decided to just take snaps in front of the entrance as a remembrance. The first photo shows the time and the tower of Castello Sforzesco. It was almost 7 p.m.